Mariners can now get free real-time information on water and weather conditions for the Port of Lake Charles, La., from a new NOAA ocean observing system at the port called NOAA Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System (PORTS®). We talk with the PORTS program manager to learn what this system is all about. (13:10 minutes)

Learn more about our national marine sanctuaries in this interview with Dan Basta from the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. The discussion highlights where sanctuaries are located, why they are important, and how they protect marine life. (20:12 minutes)